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What to report if you need to report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
- Manage your money
- Tax time
How to prepare for tax time
Find out what you may need from us to prepare for tax time.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
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- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Report employment income
Follow this guide to report your employment income and Job Plan requirements using your Centrelink online account.
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- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Upload documents
Instructions on how to upload and submit documents using your Centrelink online account.
Allowances while getting an income support payment
Some work related allowances are assessable income and can affect your payment amount.
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Earnings Worksheet form (SU505)
Use this form to work out your gross earnings for your entitlement period and report them to us.
Cancelling your payment online
You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.